I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned, but I started using B&W stow away hitches on my 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. Game changer. Excellent hitches. Well worth the $250. JMO. Thank you for your reviews, they're awesome.
Yeah that hitch has got to go lol. I think it being so long might be adding to the squat. Weight distribution hitch would be enough for that truck but if I had to use a half ton to tow that trailer regularly I’d definitely do airbags.
Lol! It got launched the same day 😂! I have a new one and I plan on reviewing it soon. I agree with you, airbags and WDH should make this truck feel like a 3/4 👍🏾
The truck is definitely capable to tow that trailer. I would go with a 3/4 truck also to be on the safe side especially if your going on long hauls. Great review.
i see some comments about the truck isn't good enough, well they are wrong, i have a 24 ft trailer with a bunch of equipment and my 4230lb car and my ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 both tows great with it and i don't have air bags or anything, just an expensive tow hitch with the stabilizer bars and I'm flying down the hwy to the tracks every weekend
The squats not that bad for a half ton especially cause you’re maxed out on the capacity too. Those trailers are for 3/4’s cause of the large tounge weight
Install a Reese Steady Flex weight distribution hitch that will transfer the weight to the front. I’d never pull a trailer that size without a weight distribution hitch.
Didnt read all the comments but that isnt a weight distrubution hitch. So not suprised its sagging so much. Also its a friggin huge trailer for a half ton.
Definitely not airbags. Use weight distribution hitch. Airbags will level the rig, but at the expense of safety as they actually remove more weight from the front suspension. ua-cam.com/video/XBZu39pQ8Gg/v-deo.html Airbags only after a properly setup weight distribution if you then add weight into the bed of the truck and develop squat. Airbags are fine for a GN, 5th wheel, or a heavy payload in the bed. Anything with weight more or less directly over the axle. I used airbags for years towing a heavy bumper pull. I bought a travel trailer and started using weight distribution. I installed the components needed on my flat deck trailer and started using the weight distribution on it as well. It was amazing how much better the towing experience was with weight distribution than with airbags.
Air bags will only help you not bottom out. You need a weight distribution hitch to take actual weight off of your rear end. Also, I have to disagree with the mirrors, your truck is 6' wide and your trailer is 8.5' wide. You need the trailering mirrors in order to safely merge right in traffic, and how on earth can you see the sides of your trailer when you are backing in a straight line.
I wouldn’t tow that trailer with that truck. Too heavy. The towing limits are just numbers and don’t reflect the towing experience. I have to disagree with the mirror comment. I would much rather have the bigger mirrors for towing. You can see more of what’s near you. Even though they don’t look as good, I’m going bigger. Great video!
Hey Terry appreciate your comment! I agree that towing capacity is a way manufactures sell trucks but real world trailering is totally different thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Totally agree that squat can be a issue when towing, especially when towing with a 1/2 ton truck. More ease of mind safety wise using a 3/4 ton when towing large trailer like yours. Driving with squat in very high winds, both frontal, & sideways towing a large trailer like yours with a 1/2 ton is a accident waiting to happen!
Nice Silverado! I just bought one...low miles like new interior, real "roll down" windows, I'll hint at what I paid....less than the taxes you paid on that sleek trailer! Mine can only tow 6K though as it's the 4.3L V6. Definitely a good move extending the trailer!
Good video man. I got a couple observations: 1) I’m not sure about the 2019-up half tons but I know for sure the 2020-up 3/4 ton Chevys have very little rake. My 2020 Duramax has MAYBE 1/2” rake. So it does look more squatted than a 2019 Duramax because they had at least 2” of rake. And I always measure from center of the wheel to the fender instead of the ground cause that takes the variable of the ground being different out. Not such a big deal if you measure from the same exact spot though. 2) The new cameras from Chevy are fantastic. My truck has those and when you give a signal light that side mirror camera shows up on the center screen and it totally eliminates any blind spot that you have. 3) When I have my hitch camera zoomed in like that and then stop and go to park my park brake sets automatically. I found this out from turning it back off many times when I’ve hooked my trailer up lol. Great video though guy. I think maybe a 28’ trailer is pushing a half ton but those spread axles really make all the difference. 9000 pounds is also definitely maxing out the half ton class in my opinion especially with an enclosed trailer. Open trailer wouldn’t be as bad though I don’t think.
Thanks for sharing, I didn’t notice the cameras for signals but that is really nice! I will have to look out for it on another truck! This truck did fine but the hitch kind of messed everything up... what I get for being cheap lol 😂👍🏾
I meant to comment too on trying out a B&W Tow and Stow. They are not cheap but they are good hitches. I think I (my wife actually lol) gave about $300 for mine. It’s a 2.5” shank 7” drop/7.5” rise version with 2” and 2 5/16” ball.
Had a ford diesel towing my 24 foot travel trailer and got passed by a tundra towing the same… also getting to the campground and the site next to us had all Toyotas pulling the same trailers some even 26 footers… for the average camper… what I have seen, that’s all you need especially if that’s your daily… your thoughts?
Nice video! My business partner has a 2019 1500 High Country and it’s a super nice truck, but he keeps about 1,000 lbs of cargo in it and it squats 2-3 inches. I just don’t understand trucks that can’t handle any weight. We’ve got a 8.5’x20’ enclosed trailer and I can’t imagine hooking it up to his rig. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I’ve towed with a couple of 1/2 tons in the past which is why I prefer the HD truck. This truck did fine in a parking lot but once you hit rush hour traffic, get cut off a few times, and fatigue kicks in... having just enough becomes not enough 👍🏾
1000 lbs squatting a half ton truck? I’d say it’s working as designed. He bought a high trim level LTZ lots of extras and a relatively soft ride. If you told me he had a base WT with 1900 lb payload and it squatted that would be different.
@@JB_WhoWork When I get springs, I go to a spring shop, they always have what I needed. You know they are American made. You should be able too buy the hardware also. I live in Duluth, Minnesota, which is eighty thousand and we have one spring shop and have never had a problem getting what I need.
@@JB_WhoWork yeah I am thinking more manufacturers recommendations not state law. From the research I have done I see that in the truck manuals for half tons. But like the video just want to make sure it's safe!
@@JB_WhoWork yeah I think some of that squat you saw on that truck would reduce with a good weight distribution setup, I agree with you that 3/4 ton or bigger is still ideal for that trailer setup.
Bro your trailer isn’t balanced, you only got to look at the distance the wheels are between the tongue and the rear of the trailer. Airbags are good but aren’t going to fix the balance issues. If you only had 400 pounds on the tongue I’d be surprised
Wondering if you've noticed any aggressive engine downshifting while going down even a modest hill. While towing my boat, my Silverado will almost slow to a crawl on the downslope of a hill...normal?
The squat is being exaggerated by the dumbest hitch setup I’ve ever seen........The further away from the back bumper the hitch ball goes the more the truck and any truck will squat....
He keeps talking about adding air bags… Air bags will not fix his problem but only make it worse by masking the issue. He never measured the front only the rear. He obviously did not do his homework on any fronts other than reading the spec stickers…. They do not tell the whole story. But since he already committed to a half ton he needs to seriously look into a weight distribution hitch. Even a 3/4 ton PU will need a weight distribution hitch for safe towing. Otherwise he needs to keep that rig off the road.
The hitch you have on this Chevy is too long and will make it squat more and another half tons are not built for towing that much 3/4 or 1 ton trucks are built for towing that trailer hd trucks have bigger cooling systems more oil more transmission fluid bigger rear diffs too sum it up HALF TONS WILL FALL APART TOWING big loads like your trailer you used half tons are toys not work horses buy 3/4 ton trucks if you plan on towing
My Toyota Tundra pull up all that like nothing even my Dodge Durango pulled I like nothing to sure I need a heavy duty truck my both trucks are heavy duties
Yes you will see that truck will outperform any truck you will cut at it Toyota Tundras are over engineered trucks I know that for a fact man when you were view that truck you will see that big differential in the rear and that big hitch in the rear in the back brakes in the front plus the transformation Hino I sent transmission with a 5.7 iForce V8
That's why you say that Toyota Tundra outperforms and Outlast the competitors can you reach a million miles on your truck now because it's a piece of junk
I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned, but I started using B&W stow away hitches on my 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. Game changer. Excellent hitches. Well worth the $250. JMO. Thank you for your reviews, they're awesome.
Yeah that hitch has got to go lol. I think it being so long might be adding to the squat. Weight distribution hitch would be enough for that truck but if I had to use a half ton to tow that trailer regularly I’d definitely do airbags.
Lol! It got launched the same day 😂! I have a new one and I plan on reviewing it soon. I agree with you, airbags and WDH should make this truck feel like a 3/4 👍🏾
The truck is definitely capable to tow that trailer. I would go with a 3/4 truck also to be on the safe side especially if your going on long hauls. Great review.
Thanks bro! Yea when I think about towing 8-10 hours and I’m towing something valuable, I prefer the bigger truck to 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork most definitely
i see some comments about the truck isn't good enough, well they are wrong, i have a 24 ft trailer with a bunch of equipment and my 4230lb car and my ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 both tows great with it and i don't have air bags or anything, just an expensive tow hitch with the stabilizer bars and I'm flying down the hwy to the tracks every weekend
The squats not that bad for a half ton especially cause you’re maxed out on the capacity too. Those trailers are for 3/4’s cause of the large tounge weight
Very true, I plan on towing with some different half tons so should be interesting to see how well each one does 👍🏾
Install a Reese Steady Flex weight distribution hitch that will transfer the weight to the front. I’d never pull a trailer that size without a weight distribution hitch.
The 2020 Silverado 1500 comes with composite rear springs. Chevrolet sells replacement rear springs that are steel.
Didnt read all the comments but that isnt a weight distrubution hitch. So not suprised its sagging so much. Also its a friggin huge trailer for a half ton.
Definitely not airbags. Use weight distribution hitch. Airbags will level the rig, but at the expense of safety as they actually remove more weight from the front suspension.
ua-cam.com/video/XBZu39pQ8Gg/v-deo.html
Airbags only after a properly setup weight distribution if you then add weight into the bed of the truck and develop squat. Airbags are fine for a GN, 5th wheel, or a heavy payload in the bed. Anything with weight more or less directly over the axle. I used airbags for years towing a heavy bumper pull. I bought a travel trailer and started using weight distribution. I installed the components needed on my flat deck trailer and started using the weight distribution on it as well. It was amazing how much better the towing experience was with weight distribution than with airbags.
Thank you for sharing 👍🏾
Can you do a tutorial on driving with a trailer?
How to determine what brake number?
How to reverse?
i am in agreement with you about the HD tow mirrors on half-ton trucks, not a fan.
Yea they look like an afterthought
Air bags will only help you not bottom out. You need a weight distribution hitch to take actual weight off of your rear end. Also, I have to disagree with the mirrors, your truck is 6' wide and your trailer is 8.5' wide. You need the trailering mirrors in order to safely merge right in traffic, and how on earth can you see the sides of your trailer when you are backing in a straight line.
My Ram I ordered has the new technology package which has that rearview mirror camera, I fell in love with it when I test drove the new LR Defender.
Nice! I’m glad more manufactures are starting to use it! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
I wouldn’t tow that trailer with that truck. Too heavy. The towing limits are just numbers and don’t reflect the towing experience. I have to disagree with the mirror comment. I would much rather have the bigger mirrors for towing. You can see more of what’s near you. Even though they don’t look as good, I’m going bigger. Great video!
Hey Terry appreciate your comment! I agree that towing capacity is a way manufactures sell trucks but real world trailering is totally different thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Totally agree that squat can be a issue when towing, especially when towing with a 1/2 ton truck.
More ease of mind safety wise using a 3/4 ton when towing large trailer like yours.
Driving with squat in very high winds, both frontal, & sideways towing a large trailer like yours with a 1/2 ton is a accident waiting to happen!
Nice Silverado! I just bought one...low miles like new interior, real "roll down" windows, I'll hint at what I paid....less than the taxes you paid on that sleek trailer! Mine can only tow 6K though as it's the 4.3L V6. Definitely a good move extending the trailer!
Did you really? Send me some pictures you cheap skate 🤣🤣🤣
Good video man. I got a couple observations:
1) I’m not sure about the 2019-up half tons but I know for sure the 2020-up 3/4 ton Chevys have very little rake. My 2020 Duramax has MAYBE 1/2” rake. So it does look more squatted than a 2019 Duramax because they had at least 2” of rake. And I always measure from center of the wheel to the fender instead of the ground cause that takes the variable of the ground being different out. Not such a big deal if you measure from the same exact spot though.
2) The new cameras from Chevy are fantastic. My truck has those and when you give a signal light that side mirror camera shows up on the center screen and it totally eliminates any blind spot that you have.
3) When I have my hitch camera zoomed in like that and then stop and go to park my park brake sets automatically. I found this out from turning it back off many times when I’ve hooked my trailer up lol.
Great video though guy. I think maybe a 28’ trailer is pushing a half ton but those spread axles really make all the difference. 9000 pounds is also definitely maxing out the half ton class in my opinion especially with an enclosed trailer. Open trailer wouldn’t be as bad though I don’t think.
Thanks for sharing, I didn’t notice the cameras for signals but that is really nice! I will have to look out for it on another truck! This truck did fine but the hitch kind of messed everything up... what I get for being cheap lol 😂👍🏾
I meant to comment too on trying out a B&W Tow and Stow. They are not cheap but they are good hitches. I think I (my wife actually lol) gave about $300 for mine. It’s a 2.5” shank 7” drop/7.5” rise version with 2” and 2 5/16” ball.
So the B&W was what I originally set out to get but it was sold out at the store so I bought the Andersen 👍🏾
Had a ford diesel towing my 24 foot travel trailer and got passed by a tundra towing the same… also getting to the campground and the site next to us had all Toyotas pulling the same trailers some even 26 footers… for the average camper… what I have seen, that’s all you need especially if that’s your daily… your thoughts?
Nice video! My business partner has a 2019 1500 High Country and it’s a super nice truck, but he keeps about 1,000 lbs of cargo in it and it squats 2-3 inches. I just don’t understand trucks that can’t handle any weight. We’ve got a 8.5’x20’ enclosed trailer and I can’t imagine hooking it up to his rig.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I’ve towed with a couple of 1/2 tons in the past which is why I prefer the HD truck. This truck did fine in a parking lot but once you hit rush hour traffic, get cut off a few times, and fatigue kicks in... having just enough becomes not enough 👍🏾
1000 lbs squatting a half ton truck? I’d say it’s working as designed. He bought a high trim level LTZ lots of extras and a relatively soft ride. If you told me he had a base WT with 1900 lb payload and it squatted that would be different.
That long hitch is hurting your squat for sure. A weigh safe would be good for your testing to show hitch wt vs squat.
I agree! Depending on how well these videos do, I plan on investing more in the testing! Be sure to share and get the word out 👍🏾
That was a lot of squat. I would most definitely put air bags on the truck. Thanks JB for another great review.
Yup! I probably should have said WDH but that is mostly beneficial for TT. These trailers should almost be towed with HD trucks. Thanks Ric 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I enjoy what you do buddy.
Appreciate the support 🙏🏾
As I understand it. if your trailer weight is greater than 5000lb you are required by law, to have a weight distribution hitch.
See how Mikey P's Power Wagon does with that unit. Great trailer even thou its not perfect. Good stuff!
Yup stay tuned and thanks!
Weight distribution hitch air bags brake controller what’s gear ratio stay away from mountains with that set up . yes 3/4 truck for sure
Lol, the 5.3L did good in the parking lot but once I take it up a grade, I may change my mind 👍🏾
I would just put one overload spring and that will take care of all your problems. Plus one overload will be cheaper than air bags.
Thanks, what brand do you recommend?
@@JB_WhoWork When I get springs, I go to a spring shop, they always have what I needed. You know they are American made. You should be able too buy the hardware also. I live in Duluth, Minnesota, which is eighty thousand and we have one spring shop and have never had a problem getting what I need.
Would towing a hellcat be a bit much for this truck?
Thank you for the tow mirrors comment! They are BUTT UGLY! and if the stock ones work fine, why change them. That comment made me laugh lol!
For half tons you need a weight distribution hitch for 5000 lbs plus.
Not in MD you don’t
@@JB_WhoWork yeah I am thinking more manufacturers recommendations not state law. From the research I have done I see that in the truck manuals for half tons. But like the video just want to make sure it's safe!
If someone is traveling long distances, I would strongly recommend WDH for half tons as fatigue kicks in after several hours of driving.
@@JB_WhoWork yeah I think some of that squat you saw on that truck would reduce with a good weight distribution setup, I agree with you that 3/4 ton or bigger is still ideal for that trailer setup.
Bro your trailer isn’t balanced, you only got to
look at the distance the wheels are between the tongue and the rear of the trailer. Airbags are good but aren’t going to fix the balance issues. If you only had 400 pounds on the tongue I’d be surprised
I have 1096# on the tongue
Wondering if you've noticed any aggressive engine downshifting while going down even a modest hill. While towing my boat, my Silverado will almost slow to a crawl on the downslope of a hill...normal?
Try turning off tow/haul mode to see if it improves, but I didn’t notice it being that aggressive
No, I don’t think so. I’ll do a 3.5 drop
Looks good boss
U never have too much truck!
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The squat is being exaggerated by the dumbest hitch setup I’ve ever seen........The further away from the back bumper the hitch ball goes the more the truck and any truck will squat....
He keeps talking about adding air bags… Air bags will not fix his problem but only make it worse by masking the issue. He never measured the front only the rear. He obviously did not do his homework on any fronts other than reading the spec stickers…. They do not tell the whole story. But since he already committed to a half ton he needs to seriously look into a weight distribution hitch. Even a 3/4 ton PU will need a weight distribution hitch for safe towing. Otherwise he needs to keep that rig off the road.
I don’t think this will happen to my Chevy 1500 6.2 2019, somebody can tell me about Z71 suspensions if is better than a Chevy without 271 suspension?
Good review brah
HD truck for sure.
Yup and don’t buy a cheap hitch 😂😂😂
@@JB_WhoWork yeah I thought you knew that 🤣🤣🤣
Cool vid
Damn it dropped more than the tundra.
Does this have the 3.23 ratio?
I think you are right on all topics.
JB do you still have that other hitch that you posted in the community tab like 8 months ago?
Hey bro! I do but it’s a class V hitch. Great memory btw 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork Thanks looking forward to seeing that beautiful trailer being towed behind that beautiful Ram 3500 of yours.
It may be a while but the footage I’m trying to get will be well worth the wait🤞!!!!
@@JB_WhoWork Okay looking forward to it.
Did it have the Max Trailering Package?
This one did not but I towed with one that did 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I am looking for a 2019 5.3 with Max trailering package. I will be towing a 25' rv about 8k lbs. What's your opinion on this setup?
You will be fine with this so long as you use a WDH. This setup towed the best out of all of the half tons I tested 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork great thanks
@@JB_WhoWork What about standard bed vs short bed? I am looking at a GMC SLT with 5' 10" bed ( think that is short bed). How would that work?
its not perfect to tow that trailer if you need airbags lol
The hitch you have on this Chevy is too long and will make it squat more and another half tons are not built for towing that much 3/4 or 1 ton trucks are built for towing that trailer hd trucks have bigger cooling systems more oil more transmission fluid bigger rear diffs too sum it up HALF TONS WILL FALL APART TOWING big loads like your trailer you used half tons are toys not work horses buy 3/4 ton trucks if you plan on towing
Yeah,def get that trash ass hitch outta there! You’re getting too much fulcrum effect.
I took it back the same day this video was done lol! I did get footage for another Silverado so hope to have it up within a week or 2 👍🏾
My Toyota Tundra pull up all that like nothing even my Dodge Durango pulled I like nothing to sure I need a heavy duty truck my both trucks are heavy duties
I have a Toyota Tundra video coming within a week or 2! Should be pretty interesting, thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Yes you will see that truck will outperform any truck you will cut at it Toyota Tundras are over engineered trucks I know that for a fact man when you were view that truck you will see that big differential in the rear and that big hitch in the rear in the back brakes in the front plus the transformation Hino I sent transmission with a 5.7 iForce V8
That's why you say that Toyota Tundra outperforms and Outlast the competitors can you reach a million miles on your truck now because it's a piece of junk
Have you ever owned a RAM to call it a piece of junk?
I have a 2001 Dodge Durango with a 4.7 high output motor that's a Dodge bro better than your Ram fast